Senior Associate, Fund Services

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.  

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction. 

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.  

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Senior Associate, Fund Services. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Fund Services, this full-time and permanent position is based in North Sydney. 

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial work papers including distribution calculations, management fee, portfolio schedules, accruals, partner capital allocations and tax work paper packages.
• Preparation of quarterly BAS returns for entities within structure,
• Assistance with preparation of year end audited financial statements in accordance with the respective GAAP of the entity (as required by auditors)
• Preparation and dispatch of capital call/distribution notices to unit holders within the structures,
• Assisting with the investor communication and investor onboarding process along with the Investor services team.
• Assisting with company and trust setup documentation.
• Managing and tracking capital call/distribution and Investment capital flow
• Preparing payment instructions for all cash movements within the structure on behalf of client.
• Assisting team with corporate secretarial services within structure – preparation of trustee instructions, unit application forms, member instructions, maintenance of unit holder registers and corporate resolutions (as and when if required)
• Assist and review (as required) the work of share service centre colleagues to ensure monthly and quarterly deliverables are met.
• Pro-actively liaise with internal Vistra teams and external stakeholders including investors, fund managers, trustees and auditors to service our client structures.

Key requirements

• Bachelor of Accounting/ Finance.
• CA/CPA part/fully qualified.
• Good understanding of accounting standards.
• 5+years experience in Funds Accounting or similar roles.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment, adapt and react to change.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Yardi/Investran system or experience working in the PE funds/property sector will be highly regarded.
• Strong technical, statutory and tax reporting experience working within fund/investment structures.

Company Benefits:

In our Australia offices, we believe in putting our employees’ well-being first! We offer a flexible hybrid working arrangements, Dress for your Day policy, monthly social activities, and celebration leave.

As advocates of continuous learning and professional development, we provide an internal mentorship program and additionally have an internal school of more than 500 courses accessible to our employees 24/7.

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!